We know that knowledge is power. . .so we are working diligently to pull together the information you need to adapt to and work in the current rapidly-changing ever-fluid environment. As new information is made available from federal (or state/local) resources, we will post it on this page. Check back often for the latest information.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- CDC Coronavirus Website
- Guide for Community Mitigation Strategies
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- Information for Travel
- Prevention and Treatment
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Know the Facts About Coronavirus and Help Stop the Spread of Rumors
- Frequently Asked Questions
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):
- Click here for the HUD Coronavirus Website for the department’s latest updates
- Multifamily Housing Coronavirus Guidance Letter (Dated March 3, 2020)
- Multifamily Housing Questions-and-Answers on COVID-19 for Housing Stakeholders
- FAQs for the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) (including the Project-based Voucher Program (PBV)) and Native American Programs – COVID19_FAQ_PIH_Final
- Memo that addresses the suspension of REAC inspections and other programmatic information – pih multifamily covid – FINAL. 03 13 2020
- HUD Webinar on Infectious Disease Preparedness for Homeless Assistance Providers and Their Partners – Link to webinar
Department of Labor (DOL):
1) Click here for the DOL Coronavirus Website for the department’s latest updates
2) OSHA Guide to Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
1) Click here for the EPA Coronavirus Website for the agency’s latest updates
2) List of disinfectants for use against COVID-19
Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. These loans can provide economic support to small businesses
to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing. Further resources can be found on SBA’s website: www.SBA.gov/coronavirus and
Training
About MA-AHMA Training Events: With the health, well-being and safety of our members paramount in our minds, after careful consideration we made the difficult decision to cancel all scheduled in-person events through early April—this includes our events on March 17, 19, 25 and 26. Given the quickly evolving situation, we will re-evaluate at the end of March and will announce at that time any further cancellations and our strategy moving forward. As we all take a couple of weeks to follow the social distancing practices recommended by the CDC, we are actively exploring our options to present the currently--and any future--cancelled classes in a distance-learning/video-conferencing format. Once a distance-learning option is developed, we will contact all registrants with details and will post it here as well. Together we will get through this difficult time and your MA-AHMA will be with you every step of the way to help you stay informed.
Free Special Coronavirus Brief for All Employers (Offit|Kurman - Katharine Batista)
March 19th, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
The Coronavirus crisis is presenting a host of new challenges for employers across all industries. During this Special Briefing we will discuss existing and expected challenges you can expect to face in the weeks to come:
- Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- Privacy vs. Protecting the Workforce: How to handle coworker concerns
- Americans With Disabilities Act: Stress and anxiety, flu and cold symptoms, and perceived disabilities
- Family Medical Leave Act: What qualifies?
- WARN ACT: Temporary layoffs and closures
- Required Payments for Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees During Closures
- Sick leave Issues: Mandatory, permissive and wage payment rules
Please RSVP to this Special Briefing as space is limited.
FREE National Conversation on Coronavirus Webinar (Toni Blake)
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Toni Blake writes:
I would really love to help right now during this crisis. I’ve spend the last 5 days studying the CDC site and Googling solutions. I prepared a Webinar that will share CDC language signs, social ideas, social content, protocol, resources, links and more . I want to inspire your TEAMS step up as community leaders and build confidence & trust with their residents! I want to continue to provide my energy, inspiration and MOMENTUM to your team in these coming months! This is my gift. Webinar includes:
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Handling Recertifications in a Changing Environment - 1.5 Hour Webinar (Mary Ross)
March 24 and March 26, 1:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.
RBD has been fielding an increasing number of calls from you, our customers, asking how to handle Annual Recertification tasks and an increasing number of requests for Interim Recertification. There is a lot to think about. We really can’t wait to complete certifications when residents’ income has been reduced and/or expenses (child care) have increased. It’s important to complete the necessary paperwork quickly to determine new Tenant Rent and Subsidy Payments. But there are new challenges that we have never had to address before.
Concerns about face-to-face contact, limited ability to contact verification sources and increasing numbers of requests for a review of income are new challenges that property managers are struggling to address. There are many alternatives to owner/agents including, but not limited to:
- Conducting interviews via telephone or teleconferencing options
- Electronic delivery/receipt of documents
- Sending certifications using Extenuating Circumstances Codes and obtaining tenant signatures later
Coronavirus: Creating a Legally Compliant Remote Workforce - 1 Hour (Offit|Kurman - Theodora Stringham)
March 26, 12:00 - 1:00p.m.
Many businesses have been forced to shut their physical doors given the outbreak of the Coronavirus. The switch to a completely remote workforce presents many logistical and legal challenges. Join Offit Kurman Principal Attorney Theodora Stringham to discuss best practices for managing a remote workforce from a legal perspective.